Various Reactions of Mary to Angel Gabriel

Gospel Thoughts

*Advent Season : C Cycle  4th Week - Monday*

*GOSPEL -  Lk 1:26-38*

*First Reading - Is 7:10-14*

*Various Reactions of Mary to Angel Gabriel*

*1) Mary's Reactions to Angel Gabriel*

First of all she was troubled at the greetings of the Angel 

Secondly She is seen as pondering over the divine  greetings  which were communicated by the Angel

Thirdly she is seen as listening carefully to the Angel Gabriel, when the angel communicated the Divine plan of salvation

Fourthly Mary is seen as the one who is trying to clarify her doubts with the Angel Gabriel 

Sixthly Mary as seen as person who is trying to understand the plan of God.

Lastly Mary is seen as the person who is accepting the will of God, and surrendering herself completely to the Plan of God. 

*2) These reactions of Mary show us the real human nature of Mary*

The above reactions of Mary show us that she is an ordinary woman like you and me. 

There is nothing extraordinary reactions to the plan of God which was revealed by angel Gabriel. 

The above reactions also show us the humility and simplicity of Mary. 

*3) Like Mary we too can achieve great things with the Grace of God*

Mary a ordinary woman with normal reactions is seen as the woman who surrendered herself fully to God's plan 

That is why God exalted her high and She became great in the sight of God. 

So Mary is an inspiration to all of us to achieve great heights in our lives 

*4) What are my reactions to God's message*

God's angel Gabriel, communicates God's message everyday, through various persons and through various events 

What is my reactions to this?

First of all am able to recognize Angel Gabriel in various events or through various persons?

Am I able to speak freely with God's angel?

Am I able to listen carefully what the angel tells me through various events and persons?

How far the angel of the Lord is familiar to me? 

Finally what is my reply to the Angel? Positive or negative??

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*